City of Seattle, WA

Position Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets!

At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city.

With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone, no matter who they are or where they live.

Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving.

We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone - together!

SDOT’s Transit & Mobility Division has a new Transportation Options Program Manager (Strategic Advisor 2) position. This team is seeking a high-performing individual to play a vital role in shaping the future of travel in Seattle. This division enhances transportation options and manages limited parking to support business access, sustainability, and economic development through initiatives such as transit planning, shared mobility services, and active streets. The Transportation Options Program Manager will lead a dedicated team focused on achieving SDOT’s climate goal of making 9 out of 10 personal trips zero-emission by 2030. This role emphasizes regulatory initiatives, innovative behavior change campaigns, and promoting sustainable alternatives to driving alone, including transit, vanpooling, ridesharing, biking, scooting, and walking. As the lead program manager, you will guide the implementation of SDOT’s TDM Program 5-Year Strategic Plan, which aligns with the Seattle Transportation Plan, the Transportation Equity Framework, and the Climate Change Response Framework. You will collaborate with your team to strengthen existing programs, develop new ones, secure grant funding, and coordinate efforts with regional partners to support Seattle’s transportation goals. This position reports to the Mobility Solution Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team, providing advisory support, resource optimization, and staff development opportunities.
• Guide team planning to ensure effective implementation of SDOT's TDM Programs 5-Year Strategic Plan, expanding programs to reach existing and new audiences while advancing climate and equity goals.
• Set program success metrics, manage reporting and assessment responsive to evolving travel behavior patterns, and complete progress reporting relative to the established TDM Program 5-Year Strategic Plan.
• Guide the implementation of ongoing programs, including the Commute Trip Reduction Program, Transportation Management Programs, and Flip Your Trip.
• Serve as lead policy advisor across departments on interdisciplinary approaches to advance mode shift strategies.
• Support the City of Seattle and its external partners, including King County Metro, Sound Transit, WSDOT, Commute Seattle, Business Improvement Areas, stadium venues, and major employers, with demand management and mobility strategy support for major construction projects, events, and City priorities that have significant transportation impacts.
• Develop community and interagency partnerships to support the delivery of programming and community engagement.
• Lead interagency coordination, coordinate with partners to enhance program effectiveness, and participate in professional forums on transportation demand management (TDM) issues.
• Manage budget development and funding strategy for TDM programs. Coordinate grant and funding approaches and oversee contracts and grant management.
• Demonstrate commitment to equity and sustainability.
• Promote an equitable, diverse, and inclusive work environment and provide solutions to address the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations, advancing the City's race and social justice goals.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in any field OR equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in transportation planning, demand management, land use/environmental planning, or transportation-related marketing and communication.

OR: An equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position duties.

Though not required, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or can describe comparable experience:

• Graduate degree in Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience in leading teams or projects through collaboration or management.
• Good communication and organizational abilities.
• Familiarity with community engagement and public outreach.
• Ability to work well with various stakeholders and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Experience in data collection, performance measurement, and reporting.
• Knowledge of implementing new transportation technologies.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work is typically performed in a hybrid work environment in which a minimum of 3 days of the work is completed in a City office, and 2 days of the work is completed remotely in a regular 40-hour work week.

License, Certification, and Other Requirements:

• Driver’s license, or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Additional Information

Your application will not be reviewed if these items are missing or incomplete.

Hiring Process

Applications are reviewed after the posting closes. Qualified candidates must submit the following to be considered:

1. Completed NEOGOV online application.
2. Cover letter describing how your skills and experience align with the stated job responsibilities and qualifications.
3. Current résumé indicating relevant experience and education.
4. Supplemental Questionnaire Responses.

A Job offer is contingent upon verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process and may include a criminal history background check, a pre-placement medical examination, a review of driving history, and reference information.

Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The full salary range for this position is $54.60 - $81.93 per hour.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans.?

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APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:

Job #2025 - 00771

If you are unable to apply on-line, you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:

Seattle Municipal Tower

700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500

Seattle, WA 98104

Careers@seattle.gov

Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation,

age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at:

"Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov

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